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Hacky

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93%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
96% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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About Hacky

Hacky is a single player casual simulation game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Cuddle Code and was released on November 1, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Become an elite hacker in cyberpunk typing simulator. Infiltrate networks, steal data by typing simple commands. Unlocking new abilities as you go deeper. No coding skills needed.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Unique typing-based hacking gameplay that captures the essence of movie-style hacking with satisfying command input and upgrades.
  • Engaging and addictive with a good balance of fast-paced action and strategic playstyle options, supported by an appealing retro aesthetic and soundtrack.
  • Good value for money with regular updates, multiple OS and command unlocks, and enjoyable replayability despite its short length.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive quickly with limited variety and no deep roguelite exploration after completing the main content.
  • Some players find the game very short and easy to finish, with occasional frustrating RNG elements and softlock scenarios early on.
  • Lack of customization for disabling some visual effects that cause motion sickness, and inconvenient lack of in-game command to quit or abort runs without breaking immersion.

  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay combines typing mechanics with roguelike strategy and node exploration, creating an addictive and engaging loop that encourages skill improvement. While it offers satisfying upgrade systems and balanced difficulty, some players find it becomes repetitive due to limited hacking variety. Overall, it provides a fun and immersive experience, especially for those who enjoy typing-based games.

    • “Hacky is an interesting take on the roguelike genre as a whole; utilizing typing as a core mechanic and a handful of familiar command-line functions for navigation, it's surprisingly addictive and somewhat arcade-like.”
    • “Whether you're improving your typing speed or accuracy, the gameplay offers a satisfying way to sharpen your skills.”
    • “Overall, excellent game, the difficulty is very reasonable (and of course there are options to challenge yourself more), balance is generally good, gameplay is fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming.”
    • “However, the gameplay gets repetitive quickly due to a lack of hacking variety.”
    • “Can get bored quite easily as the gameplay gets repetitive but other than that it's alright.”
    • “As for gameplay, it does have a lot of typing, being almost entirely controlled through commands and keyboard spam.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is well-designed and creates a great atmosphere that complements the gameplay, offering a balance of relaxation and engagement. It fits the hacking theme perfectly and enhances the overall experience.

    • “Well designed, great atmosphere and music.”
    • “Simple mechanics and interface, good visuals and soundtrack.”
    • “Overall, excellent game, the difficulty is very reasonable (and of course there are options to challenge yourself more), balance is generally good, gameplay is fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming, atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game, I am having a lot of fun, and I expect you will too.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability, especially with different classes presenting new challenges, though some strategies can lead to shorter playthroughs. Overall, it is considered fun and engaging for multiple runs.

    • “Super fun game with high replay value!”
    • “It's very short (when you do the connect_key strat) but there's some replay value here and there with the few other classes giving you more challenges to go through.”
    • “It's very short (when you do the connect_key strategy), but there's some replay value here and there with the few other classes giving you more challenges to go through.”
    • “5/16 game time / replayability”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -34% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their good visuals and simple interface, effectively supporting the gameplay without flashy or overly complex effects. While not highly advanced or cinematic, they provide a clear and engaging experience fitting the hacker theme.

    • “Simple mechanics and interface, good visuals and soundtrack.”
    • “Ever watched one of those hacker movies and thought, 'man, I wish I could do that!' You know, furiously typing gibberish while futuristic graphics swirl around and someone yells, 'we're in!' Well, Hacky might just be your express ticket to hacker stardom – minus the Hollywood special effects (sorry, no random equations flying through the air or 3D rotating cubes that definitely mean you're 'in the mainframe').”
    • “7/16 graphics”
    • “Ever watched one of those hacker movies and thought, "man, I wish I could do that!" You know, furiously typing gibberish while futuristic graphics swirl around and someone yells, "we're in!" Well, Hacky might just be your express ticket to hacker stardom – minus the Hollywood special effects (sorry, no random equations flying through the air or 3D rotating cubes that definitely mean you're "in the mainframe").”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story aspect is generally rated very poorly, with many users indicating there is little to no story or that the story is bad. Overall, the narrative is considered weak or nonexistent.

    • “No story”
    • “Bad story”
    • “1/16 story”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is well-designed and immersive, complemented by fitting music that enhances the hacking-themed experience. It creates an engaging and enjoyable environment without feeling overwhelming, contributing significantly to the overall appeal.

    • “Well designed, great atmosphere and music.”
    • “Overall, excellent game, the difficulty is very reasonable (and of course there are options to challenge yourself more), balance is generally good, gameplay is fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming, atmosphere and music are exactly what you would expect from a hacking game, I am having a lot of fun, and I expect you will too.”
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Hacky is a casual simulation game with mystery and science fiction themes. Common tags for Hacky include indie, roguelite, educational, pixel graphics, cyberpunk and others.

Hacky is available on PC and Windows.

Hacky was released on November 1, 2024.

Hacky was developed by Cuddle Code.

Hacky has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hacky for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Hacky is a single player game.

Similar games include Hacknet Educational License, Drop: System Breach, Hacknet, Minutescape, Star Birds and others.